The Mercury spacecraft, named Friendship 7, was carried to orbit by an Atlas LV-3B launch vehicle lifting off from Launch Complex 14 at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Nov 20, 2006 · The Mercury countdown began on January 27, 1962 and was performed in two parts. Precount checks out the primary spacecraft systems, followed by a 17.5 hour hold for …

Feb 20, 2025 · This was the third launch of a manned Mercury spacecraft, and the first time that an Atlas rocket had been used. Aboard the spacecraft was Lieutenant Colonel John Herschel …

Documentary about the Mercury-Atlas 6 mission, entirely based on historical narration, mission audio, and footage.

The mission was conducted aboard a modified Atlas D missile, which was adapted for human spaceflight, showcasing advancements in rocket technology. Mercury-Atlas 6 laid the …

An information and location guide to the spacecraft used in the American conquest of space. Includes all production spacecraft, flown and unflown, as well as boilerplates, trainers, …

The second important moment in America's entry to the space race, Mercury-Atlas 6 saw pilot John Glenn perform three orbits of the Earth in a five hour flight, becoming the third man in …

What is Mercury-Atlas 6? Mercury-Atlas 6 was the first crewed American orbital spaceflight, which took place on February 20, 1962.

Nov 19, 2025 · An Atlas launch vehicle propelled a Mercury spacecraft into Earth orbit and enabled astronaut John Glenn to circle Earth three times. The flight lasted a total of 4 hours, …

Oct 29, 1998 · Mercury-Atlas 6 was the third crewed spaceflight for the United States. The spacecraft, named Friendship 7, completed three orbits making John Glenn the first United …